Yemen’s Houthis claim fresh attack on Riyadh airport

Saudi Arabia's civil defense authorities have issued fresh warnings of potential dangers in Riyadh and other provinces following a new attack by Iran-backed Houthi militia on the Riyadh airport. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea confirmed the missile strike on Wednesday, urging travelers, airlines, and their staff to avoid Saudi airspace, stating it is no longer safe from Houthi attacks.

While no formal confirmation has come from Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's civil defense authorities have reiterated the warnings of possible dangers in Riyadh and other provinces since the previous night. The Houthi group has been targeting airports and oil facilities across Saudi Arabia for weeks, resulting in casualties and injuries in some instances.

In parallel, clashes have reignited in Yemen, with the Houthis engaging in battles against government forces backed by allied militias and Saudi Arabia around the strategic city of Taiz. The Houthis have also launched attacks in the southern coastal city of Aden, where the internationally recognized government is headquartered. The ongoing conflict has exacerbated Yemen's already dire humanitarian situation, as the Houthi rebels encircle Taiz, leaving residents without water, food, clothing, and other essential supplies.

Hospitals in the area are running low on fuel and medicines, preventing the United Nations from delivering aid to Taiz due to blocked roads. According to the World Health Organization, the latest fighting has claimed over 1,600 lives and left more than 7,300 people injured. These figures do not differentiate between combatants and civilians and also do not account for casualties in areas controlled by the Houthis.